Steve:
Thanks for the info on High Power antennas. If I have time with everything
else going on, I'll check them out.
I already have folks out in the Boulder area who have agreed to help put up
whatever antennas I decide.
As for the tower, it will be donated to a local County EOC. ... I can donate
it, and at least write it off as a tax deduction.
It's now back to packing here, Steve, but I'll try to write more later.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?
Tom,
Alpha Delta is a good choice and they have a good reputation for quality,
performance, and support.
Over the past several years, I've used 2 different antennas from HY Power
Antennas in Pennsylvania. I think designs are similar, in that both
companies use coils to shorten the antennas without the use of traditional
traps. I think AD uses copperweld wire, while the antennas from HY Power
are solid number 12 insulated wire and they are a bit less expensive.
I've been pleased with both of the antennas I have had from Hy Power, and
Barry responds to e-mails quickly.
http://www.freewebs.com/hypower/
73, and why don't you put that tower in a box and send it this way?
Steve KW3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask] >
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:09 AM
Subject: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?
> Hello, all.
>
> Well, as you know, I'm in the midst of preparing for our move out to
> Colorado, and am doing antenna shopping when I have a few moments between
> packing, etc.
>
> I will be leaving my antenna farm here in Michigan, and moving to a small
> ranch home with a rather small back yard that does have some trees for a
> wire antenna. Fortunately, the landlord we'll be renting from has no
> problems with my putting up at least some minimal antennas.
>
> For vhf/uhf, I think I'll be going with the Diamond X200A. That antenna
> has
> performed very well at several County EOC's in my area here in Michigan,
> so
> I think I'll just go with that out there.
>
> As for HF, though, I'm in a bit of a quandry. ... Some have suggested the
> B
> and W d-90 folded dipole. We actually have one of those up at a County
> EOC
> in our area, and it always seemed to perform rather well. However, if you
> look at e-ham reviews, the picture isn't that optimistic. The antenna
> simply doesn't get the greatest reviews--I'd call them mediocre at best.
> And, the antenna is quite pricy.
>
> Someone in my local club here suggested that I take a look at the Alpha
> Delta DXCC multi-band dipole. The e-ham reviews are much better for that
> model, and the price is more affordable. So, I need to tap into the
> wisdom
> out there for any opinions/recommendations.
>
> Keep in mind that in my new housing situation, my space will be very
> limited, and to get an 80-90-foot dipole put up may be a task, but I think
> it can be done with a little creativity.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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